The Global Fund Media Guide to Relocation 2014 is the fourth edition of this unique online publication being made available to the 50,000-strong audience of investment managers, institutional investors and fund service providers that read GFM’s family of investment management newswires daily.
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By Aliya Allen (pictured), CEO & Executive Director, Bahamas Financial Services Board – It is not by chance that The Bahamas is amongst the most successful international financial centres in the region today. More than 80 years of thought, effort and co-operation have produced ideal conditions for High Net Worth individuals, families and businesses as well as funds related companies to manage wealth efficiently in comfort and style. The country’s mature financial services industry, established infrastructure, progressive government, tax neutral environment and luxury lifestyle all have been carefully cultivated to satisfy the specific needs of the most exclusive clientele.
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By James Williams (pictured) – Fund numbers in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) remain steady in 2014 with 53 mutual fund licenses having been granted during the first half of 2014 according to statistics released by the BVI Financial Services Commission.
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By Jo Stoddart (pictured), Quintessential Relocation Consultants – Quality of life isn’t easy to measure – perhaps because it is more readily defined through its absence. A gradual waning of the old joie de vivre, a lack of spring in your step, a busy schedule that feels like Ground Hog day…
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By James Williams – Lugano is the principal city of Ticino, in Switzerland’s southernmost region and is the Italian speaking region of the country. Milan in the north of Italy is less than a one-hour drive away. Lugano has a long tradition as a financial centre; its first bank was established more than 150 years ago. There are nearly 60 banks and many other financial operators, making Lugano the third main financial hub in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva.
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New regulations are allowing hedge fund managers and institutional investors to take advantage of fresh opportunities in the Swiss market, from innovative new fund platforms to new fund strategies and structures that provide significant portfolio diversification opportunities... »

Global gross domestic product (GDP) growth should accelerate somewhat in 2015 and 2016 from the pace of the last three years because of much lower oil prices, the avoidance of special drags on the world economy, and continuing easy monetary policies from global central banks, according to BNY Mellon Chief Economist Richard Hoey. Hoey (pictured) made the comments in his February outlook.
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Nominations for the 3rd edition of the Wealth Adviser Awards, which recognise excellence among wealth managers and service providers including trust companies, law and accounting firms, is now open. The Awards will be presented at a lunch ceremony in London.
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This Hedgeweek Special Report explains not only why managed futures should be reconsidered by investors, but also how a more effective risk allocation strategy can benefit investor portfolios in both correlated and non-correlated markets... »